School attending & grade:
Lincoln Land Community College (Sophmore)

Dream job?
A career related to livestock that allows me to give back to the industry that has shaped me into the person I am today!

Favorite comment the judge made about your barrow?
“This one hasn’t missed a beat all day long.”

Tell us something interesting about your champion:
At home each time before we walked him, he would have to be rinsed off before he would go outside.

If you could enter the ring to a song what song would it be?
“Can’t stop us now” -Pitbull


This or That
Early Mornings or Late Nights
Late Nights

Washing or Clipping
Washing

Brush or Towel
Brush

Age: 17

Hometown: Athens, IL

School: I recently graduated from Athens High School in December, and will attend Lake Land College this fall.

What was your favorite thing about this stock show/trip?
My favorite part about this show was being able to connect and compete with others exhibitors from the southeast area!

What was one thing you tried different with your project this year?
One thing that I did differently this year was to look at the long term picture and not stressing so much on the day to day changes. The long term changes are the ones that will set you apart in the ring.

What is your favorite show product to use?
This is always a fast changing subject, but my favorite product at the moment would be Sunglo Smooth!

What is your favorite brand of show jeans or show shoes?
My preferable show attire would be BKE jeans and Dude shoes.

On the way to the show I am...
On the way to the show I am usually listening to Spotify.

What is one last minute thing you do before entering the ring?
One last minute thing I do before I step into the ring is try and set myself apart from the rest of the competition!

Age: 17

Hometown: Athens, IL (Athens High School)

What was your favorite thing about the American Royal?
I will have to say my favorite part of American Royal would be the atmosphere of the grand drive.

What was one thing you tried different with your project this year?
This year I tried some different skin and hair routines along with setting a individual schedule for every animal we had in the barn.

What is your favorite show product to use?
I could juggle this in my head for hours but currently my favorite product would have to be “Sullivan’s Hydrator”.

What is your favorite brand of show jeans or show shoes?
My favorite jeans has to be BKE.

On the way to the show I am...
When we are on our to a show I am usually, either watching Netflix or listening to Spotify.

What is one last minute thing you do before entering the ring?
One last minute thing that I always do before going into the ring is I put a bead in my back pocket.

Age: 17

Hometown: Athens, IL (Athens High School)

With this being one of the major shows of the summer, explain how excited were you to take home a Top 5?
I was beyond excited to be able to step into the ring and be named 3rd overall. As I was caught up in the moment it wasn’t as much about being in the grand drive as it was to just being able to attend a show, hanging out with friends and having a feel of normalcy!

What was something new you tried this year since you were able to be home more often than normal?
One thing I tried this year is seeing what schedule best fits each pig. For example I have found that one may perform better walking during the day and the other mag react better in the morning, night and vice versa. I think that this has helped each individual pigs eating habits and all around functionality.

What is your favorite show product to use?
I could bounce around on a lot of products depending on the situation, but as of right now my favorite product would have to be Sullivan’s hydrator.

When I grow up I want to be....
When I grow up I plan to be involved in the stock show industry, I want to work in animal nutrition and help create new supplements for the stock show industry’s needs.

Showing animals has helped me to develop......
showing livestock has helped me in more ways then I could have ever imagined. I think the one thing that it has taught me the most is that it is going to take all you have to achieve your goals, there will be no way of getting into the grand drive cutting corners and taking breaks. In all the times you may think that it’s not possible it is your job to make it a reality.

What's your favorite Barn Chore:
My favorite barn chore is working on skin and hair, and seeing one become so fresh and appealing.

Who is the person you look to for advice right before you go in the ring for that last minute pep talk or pointer:
The one person I can always turn to before I step in the ring is Ben Bobell.

Favorite Celebration Restaurant after a good day at the show:
My favorite restraint to celebrate would be Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse.

Favorite Song or Singer:
Parker McCollum